1. 12-17-17 03:00 AM #1
    Sam Odom
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    Santa came Early -- Windows 10 is almost insufferable

    Been having desktop problems for 2 months+

    Thought about an Apple iMac but just too costly for Sammy's needs - another thought was using a laptop with ex-monitor , mouse & keyboard

    But ended up with: Dell Inspiron 3650 (cheap open box special from Best Buy) full warranty

    Am not joking about this... took 4 1/2 hrs to get Win10 Home fully up to date/Upgraded JFC



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  2. 12-17-17 04:03 AM #2
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    me too stupid windows update gets to 82 pct every time and freezes up have to turn off computer holding button then it says restoring previous windows, i hate windows 10 and their stupid updates
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  3. 12-17-17 04:21 AM #3
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    terrible
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  4. 12-17-17 04:25 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by cincinnatikid513 View Post
    me too stupid windows update gets to 82 pct every time and freezes up have to turn off computer holding button then it says restoring previous windows, i hate windows 10 and their stupid updates
    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    terrible

    yes
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  5. 12-17-17 05:20 AM #5
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    Best wat shut off updates
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  6. 12-17-17 05:32 AM #6
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    good luck sammy
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  7. 12-17-17 05:35 AM #7
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    The first thing I do in any Windows including W10 is turn OFF all updates. Smooth as silk after for years. In W10 you have to hunt for it but I managed to find the way to do it.
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  8. 12-17-17 07:46 AM #8
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    Sammy,

    When it comes to computers, you're better off buying high end. It will save you money long term. Best equipment out there is the MacBook Air or an IMAC. They use the best hardware and operating systems. I bought the MacBook Air back in 2010 and it's still the best computer I have. I bought an HP a year ago and it's already failing on me. All you need to know. You're better off paying $1,500 for a good machine that will last many more years. I know that stings for many people, but you're much better off in the long run.
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  9. 12-17-17 07:48 AM #9
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    Windows 10 eats ass.
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  10. 12-17-17 08:16 AM #10
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    Electricity has become really expensive down here.

    When I swapped out my desktop for a laptop my power bills plummeted.

    Could never work out how the electricity company said I was using the same power as a 5 person household with only 2 here. Next bill after swapping to a laptop I was way down. Think it was 2 or 3 hundred cheaper for the quarter.
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  11. 03-18-18 09:59 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Odom View Post

    Been having desktop problems for 2 months+

    Raised from the dead


    Knew it was most likely the motherboard... so took a shot

    Got a new OEM motherboard from Amazon last week. Had enough 'points' to pay for it = 'Free'

    Took the Dell XPS8300 apart and installed MB on Friday & Saturday - We are working again!!

    Windows 7 is back

    Now we have two working desktops


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  12. 03-18-18 10:04 AM #12
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    Sammy... I'm still using Windows XP... no lie
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  13. 03-18-18 10:06 AM #13
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    dont have to worry about all of the M$ updates with Windows XP

    Win7 still has 2+ years of support
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  14. 03-18-18 10:10 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Odom View Post
    dont have to worry about all of the M$ updates with Windows XP

    Win7 still has 2+ years of support
    I have a laptop that has windows 7. I still enjoy it... but hardly use it. I like the desktop a lot.

    I was hoping Microsoft would start filtering out all the bugs (on their newer models...) one day I will purchase a new one.

    Have fun with your new purchase! Always good getting something new. As long as it works right.
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  15. 03-18-18 10:22 AM #15
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    No issues here

    Never had any

    Problem is people don’t know what they are doing
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  16. 03-18-18 10:47 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Problem is people don’t know what they are doing
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  17. 03-18-18 10:48 AM #17
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    rake

    jjgold is worthless when it comes to REAL World issues
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  18. 03-18-18 10:53 AM #18
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    most tech issues are the results of a dumb user
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  19. 04-18-19 08:01 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Odom View Post

    dont have to worry about all of the M$ updates with Windows XP

    Win7 still has 2+ years of support
    Got a pop-up on Sammy's Win7 machine this morning from M$

    All good things must come to an end, even Windows 7. After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7.


    https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/wind...dows-7-support
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  20. 04-18-19 08:07 AM #20
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    upgrade computers every 4 years
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  21. 04-18-19 08:58 AM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    upgrade computers every 4 years
    Tell that to my 2009 Mac Pro that still runs like a tank.
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